We have had a thorough debate on two of the proposed exemptions, both of which were rejected by substantial votes. So I think we have made it pretty clear we do not intend to accept these. Hopefully some of these would be withdrawn or not offered so we can move on to consider some of the other very important issues that need to be debated.
Discussing the rejection of proposed exemptions during a legislative debate.
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